Manheim is a borough located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 4,784.

General Information

• Zip code: 17545
• Area code: 717

Geography

Manheim is located at 40°9'45" North, 76°23'47" West (40.162564, -76.396466)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 4,784 people, 1,989 households, and 1,362 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,319.4/km² (3,416.7/mi²). There are 2,075 housing units at an average density of 572.3/km² (1,481.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.38% White, 0.63% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,989 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.88.

In the borough the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $41,855, and the median income for a family is $46,987. Males have a median income of $33,961 versus $21,792 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $21,276. 5.3% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Economy

While there are many businesses in the town, the major industry is the Manheim Auto Auction.

Services

• Manheim Fire Company
  • 83 South Main Street
  • http://www.manheimfire.com

Attractions

• Kreider Farm Tours
• Laserdome
• Mount Hope Estate & Winery
• Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
• The Caddy Shack Miniature Golf

Restaurants

• The Cat's Meow
• Summy House Restaurant

Lodging

• Country Manheim
• Dutch Pride Guest House and Bed and Breakfast
• Hampton Inn Manheim
• Mt. Vernon Motel
• Rodeway Inn Penn's Woods
• Rose Manor Bed and Breakfast
• The Inn at Mt. Hope
• Trolly Track Inn
• Wenger's Bed and Breakfast

Shopping

• Enck's Treasures
• Gem Garden

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=40.162564&longitude=-76.396466&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.162564&lon=-76.396466&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-76.396466&lat=40.162564&w=750&h=500)